Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5512-X | Part #: ASA5512-X | MPN: ASA5512-X

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

The Cisco ASA 5500 series delivers advanced threat protection through integrated IPS with FirePOWER Services, application visibility, SSL inspection, and sandboxing capabilities—with core features included and premium threat defense available through licensing. For network engineers and IT procurement teams tasked with defending enterprise perimeters, the ASA5512-X combines high-performance firewall throughput with flexible VPN capacity and multi-tenant security contexts.

Built on the proven ASA 5500-X platform, this 1U rack-mount appliance provides 1 Gbps firewall throughput and 500 Mbps IPS throughput with FirePOWER Services enabled, ensuring visibility and threat prevention without sacrificing performance. The device supports up to 250,000 concurrent firewall connections and processes 10,000 new connections per second, handling demanding enterprise traffic patterns. With 6 built-in Gigabit Ethernet interfaces plus a dedicated management port, the ASA5512-X integrates seamlessly into existing network infrastructure. Cisco ASA Software runs on the device with ASOS and ASDM GUI management support. High Availability is available in Active/Standby mode by default, with Active/Active failover enabled through the Security Plus license for maximum resilience.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5512-X
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mount
  • Firewall Throughput: 1 Gbps
  • IPS Throughput (with FirePOWER Services): 500 Mbps
  • 3DES/AES VPN Throughput: 200 Mbps
  • Maximum Concurrent Firewall Connections: 250,000
  • New Connections Per Second: 10,000
  • Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces: 6 x RJ-45 (1000BASE-T)
  • Maximum IPsec VPN Peers: 250
  • Maximum AnyConnect/SSL VPN Peers: 250
  • VLAN Support: Up to 100 VLANs

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5512-X
Part NumberASA5512-X
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5512-X
Product SeriesASA 5500-X
Form Factor1U Rack-Mount
Firewall Throughput1 Gbps
IPS Throughput (with FirePOWER Services)500 Mbps
3DES/AES VPN Throughput200 Mbps
Maximum Firewall Connections (Concurrent)250,000
New Connections Per Second10,000
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces6 x RJ-45 (1000BASE-T)
Management Interface1 x dedicated Fast Ethernet management port
Maximum VPN Peers (IPsec)250
Maximum VPN Peers (AnyConnect/SSL, licensed)250
Security Contexts (Base)2
Security Contexts (Maximum with licensing)5
High AvailabilityActive/Standby; Active/Active with Security Plus license
USB Ports2 x USB 2.0
StorageSolid-state flash memory (internal)
Operating SystemCisco ASA Software (ASDM GUI management supported)
VLAN SupportUp to 100 VLANs
Firewall ModesRouted, Transparent
Power SupplyExternal AC adapter (internal AC supply on unit)
Rack Units1U

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5512-X Cisco ASA firewall / appliance interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.